Research Guides: Animal Science: Reference

Reference Databases

Credo Reference
Provides access to hundreds of reference resources covering every major subject.
Gale eBooks
Contains topic overview pages, subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and other reference resources.

Reference Books

The Encyclopedia of Historic and Endangered Livestock and Poultry Breeds by Janet Vorwald Dohner
Publication date: 2001
This comprehensive book features complete information on the history, characteristics, qualities, and traits of 138 endangered livestock breeds and 53 poultry breeds, the degree of rarity of each breed in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, information on feral livestock populations.
Encyclopedia of Meat Sciences by C. Devine (Editor-In-Chief); M. Dikeman (Editor-In-Chief)
Publication Date: 2014

Publication date: 2014
Covers all important aspects of meat science from stable to table. Its topics range from muscle physiology, biochemistry (including post mortem biochemistry), and processing procedures to the processes of tenderization and flavor development, various processed meat products, animal production, microbiology and food safety, and carcass composition.

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A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types, and Varieties by I. L. Mason
Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: SF105 .M37 1996
Represents the standard reference work for all concerned with domestic livestock, particularly those involved in animal breeding and genetics.
Black's Veterinary Dictionary by Edward Boden (Volume Editor, Associate Editor); Anthony Andrews (Volume Editor, Associate Editor)

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Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy, Volume 1, The Ruminants by Raymond R. Ashdown; Stanley H. Done; Stephen W. Barnett; Elizabeth A. Baines (Contribution by)
Publication date: 2010
Presents a unique photographic record of dissections showing the topographical anatomy of the ruminant. With this book users can see the position and relationships of the bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and viscera that go to make up each region of the body and each organ system.
The Field Guide to Cattle by Valerie Porter; Lynn Stone (Photographer)
Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: SF197 .P67 2008
This full-color, illustrated pocket guide to North American cattle profiles more than 60 breeds of beef, dairy, and draft cattle. Offers a wealth of information, from practical tips for communicating with bulls and reading a cows body language to the history and science behind crossbreeding and herd instincts.
Goats of the World by Valerie Porter
Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: SF383 .P67 1996
This eference work is based on careful research and covers over 500 breeds and types of goat worldwide. The breed entries are arranged according to the country of origin, and the range covered includes the dairy breeds of Europe and North America, the promising specialized meat breeds from South Africa and the huge range of famous breeds and assorted local types in the Indian subcontinent.
Toxic Plants of Texas by Charles R. Hart; Tam Garland; A. Catherine Barr; Bruce B. Carpenter; John C. Reagor; Texas Cooperative Extension Staff
Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: SB617.45.T4 T69 2003
A complete, practical guide to 106 of the most common poisonous plants in Texas. In a handy, well-illustrated format, the authors provide descriptions of each plant and how much an animal must eat to be affected. They also offer a primer on different kinds of poisoning, lists of symptoms, and strategies for treatment and prevention.

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